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I'm usually pretty pleased with j.crew & Gap's skinny jeans - and Gap has some fun colors this season too. good luck & thanks for the packing link! xo. e

Really liked the Todd Henry link. Makes a lot of sense. I know I have unconsciously done this at times and always felt better for it. Maybe it's time to give it a little conscious effort.
Thanks for all of your inspiration!

I don't normally wear skinny jeans either but I just bought a pair from Abercrombie & Fitch that fit me like a glove. I'm sure with your height and slim figure you'll look great in them. The cutting also makes your butt look pretty good...just in case you wanted to know...lol!

Ali, I really liked the Todd Henry link. I also really like the list by Tsh. I don't do as much traveling as I used to but I'm good at getting everything into one carry on.

I am partial to American Eagle jeans. they have a really good selection in different lengths also.
But, you know you can never go wrong with a good pair of Levi's :)

I love my ann taylor loft jeans... fit awesome, but I am petite length! and reasonable price!

Love the quote!! Your mom is a remarkable woman!!

Good Luck with the skinny jeans

I LOVE Gap's skinny jeans. I bought my first pair last fall to wear tucked into my fake uggs. So glad that it is cooling off again so that I can pull them out of the drawer.

For jeans, I love Levis "Skinny"--can wear them tucked into boots or cuffed with flats. I also love anything from Lands End Canvas. The packing list is almost identical to what I took to Europe for a 2 week trip last year. Everything fit in 1/2 of a Rick Steves backpack which offered 2 bonuses: carry-on, since the bag fits in overhead and no worries about lost luggage and plenty of room for take home goodies.

American Eagle for sure. I LIVE in jeans and AE is the only way to go.

Ali, You are very inspiring. You and your family is in my prayers.

Believe it or not, Target has great jeans right now - and only $25! I like Mossimo premium denim skinny (fit 4). They have some stretch and the waist isn't too low. The waist does stretch more as you wear them, so be sure they are not too big to begin with. I am so happy with them, I've bought 3 pairs!

I want to die empty too. Such an amazing concept. And the tips for a self-portrait were insightful! I NEVER know how to do that.
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Great post! I think if I looked like Elsie, I'd do a bazillion self-portraits too!;) She is so stinkin' cute and super cool. ONe of the most inspiring blogs out there. :)

I love my skinny Jeans from the GAP. Actually I want another pair - as they are my go to jeans these days. Inspired by the lovely Lisa Leonard I love to put them under a belted dress! Add some boots! And scarf and a cardi! Super cute!

I like the slim-straight jeans from EB. Not a true skinny, I don't think, but I'm a little late to the trend anyway. Still fits in a boot, but I like to roll up the hems (one big wide fold) and wear them with flip-flops--love that you can still wear flops in the fall.

Five Tips For Better Self Portraits via Elsie Larson at A Beautiful Mess. Thank you for sharing this post. Her site is alot of fun. Love the quote your mom sent. I hope you find a great pair of skinny jeans - that you love!

Jolynn

Another vote for Gap skinny jeans...

Love good old Levis, they have a style called pencil cut. They are my favorites right now and JC Penny's usually has great prices.

I was going to try that same costume this year!!

I love my AE and Forever 21 skinnies are super comfy!

Also, love the quote from your mom. May have to put that up in the header of my blog since it's entitled: www.livealifeextraordinary.blogspot.com ;)

Have a beautiful weekend!